2011 Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Volnay Premier Cru, Les Santenots du Milieu 12x750ml

Vinous 92

The 2011 Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru has a very well defined bouquet with ebullient redcurrant and crushed strawberry scents, hints of blueberry following just behind. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy ripe tannin. The oak feels a little strong on the second half, quite savory and meaty in style with a pinch of spice towards the finish. This might be moving into its secondary stage and can be drank now and over the next decade. Tasted at Flint Wines Burgundy 2011 tasting. [Neal Martin, 05/07/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2029

Robert Parker 91

Dominique waited long for the 2011 Volnay 1er Cru Santenots-du-Milieu to settle in tank so that filtration is not necessary. It has a broody bouquet with dark cherry, boysenberry and scents of wild hedgerow. The palate is taut and pointed on the entry with a silver thread of acidity that is threaded though the introverted dark plum and boysenberry fruit. More masculine in nature, but still nicely focused on the finish, this will repay four or five years in the cellar. [Neal Martin, 08/01/2013]